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Companies and other groups that provide training in composites, plastics and related fields. Courses range from hands-on classes for technicians to theoretical classes for engineers.
Abaris Training
Classes on design, analysis, manufacturing, repair, inspection, and QA. Onsite in Reno, Nevada, or at your facility. Descriptions and schedules online.
AD Airframe Consulting Company
Consulting company specializing in airframe structural integrity involving metallic and composite structures. Short courses include airframe design, repair, stress analysis and sizing. On-site training available.
Advanced Composites Manufacturing Centre (ACMC)
Short course offerings from the ACMC research group at the University of Plymouth. Five courses covering various manufacturing processes and one covering composites design. Course outlines and registration forms online. Plymouth, UK.
Alexander SportAir
Weekend workshops for home aircraft builders. Composite Construction is most relevant workshop, but others such as Painting may also be of interest.
Aeronautical Institute of Technology (AIT)
Provides a variety of FAA and related courses. Three composites courses offered, with a focus on aircraft repair.
American Composites Manufacturers Association (ACMA)
Professional society that offers education and training materials. Site offers some documents (currently available to members only) and has a section with educational materials.
GRPguru.com
Consulting firm that offers training courses in fiberglassing techniques, from the basics of working with fiberglass to moldmaking to boat construction. Description of courses, schedule, and online enrollment form.
Materials Engineering Institute
Educational branch of ASM. Provides courses in a wide range of materials engineering topics. All are also available for home study or in-plant presentation.
RICHEL
Offers a four day seminar on waterjet cutting. Topics include business aspects, techniques, and equipment. On-site training also available.
Stanford Center for Professional Development (SCPD)
Online, distance learning, and continuing education courses from Stanford. Site has course lists, degree and non-degree program information, broadcast schedules, and more.
UW Madison: Continuing Engineering Education
Continuing education programs for engineers and other technical professionals. Short courses, distance learning, custom courses, and degree programs.
